Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island

Price

400,00  (incl. VAT 13%)

Duration

Daily

Max People

8

Min Age

2

Tour Type

Mini group

Review
4.5/5

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island are the calling cards of Western Crete. A combination of minibus transfer and boat trip: scenic views, a fortress on the hilltop, and the turquoise waters of the lagoon.

Tour highlights

  • Minibus transfer to Kissamos port;
  • Boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon;
  • Free time for swimming and climbing up to the fortress (optional).

Itinerary

  • 07:00–07:30 — departure from Rethymno;
  • 09:30 — arrival at Kissamos port, boarding the boat;
  • 10:20–12:00 — Gramvousa Island: swimming, climb to the fortress (optional, ~20–25 minutes uphill);
  • 12:15–15:00 — Balos Lagoon: beach relaxation;
  • 15:30 — return boat trip to Kissamos;
  • 18:00–18:30 — arrival back in Rethymno.

Tour cost

  • Base small-group minibus rate — on request;
  • Boat ticket Kissamos ↔ Balos/Gramvousa — paid separately on site (approx. €20–30 / adult);
  • Guide services — on request.

Operating dates

Navigation season: April — October. Off-season sailings are limited.

Duration and travel time

  • Rethymno → Kissamos: ~2 hrs;
  • Boat: ~1 hr to Gramvousa, ~20 min to Balos;
  • Return journey: ~2 hrs to Rethymno.

Entrance fees and additional expenses

  • Gramvousa/Balos — municipal fee (if charged) ~€1;
  • Boat ticket — see above;
  • Food on board — à la carte (optional).

Included in the price

  • Transfer from/to your hotel (Rethymno and surroundings);
  • Air-conditioned minibus;
  • Taxes and fees (VAT 13%).
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